| Getting
there |
By
Car: (approx 105 miles from HW)
A404 sliproad to join M4 westbound. Stay on M4 for approx 86 miles before
leaving at junction 19 (signposted Bristol M32). Continue on M32 for 3 miles and
exit junction 2 (s/p B4469 Fishponds). At roundabout take third exit (s/p A38
Horfield). Keep right on Muller Road until traffic lights. Turn left into Filton
Avenue (unsignposted) for the ground. There is a large car park at the ground but this has
restrictions on matchdays and street parking is advised but don't leave it too
late! Recommended spots are Muller Road and Gloucester Road.
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Train:
Nearest mainline station Bristol Parkway - approx 2 miles from the ground. Not really convenient
from High Wycombe and returning for midweek games isn't an option. The last
train from Parkway being 22.00. However, don't let that put you off. Connections via London are from Paddington
on the First Great Western Service - journey time approx 1 hour 30 minutes.
There are buses from the station to Filton Avenue - look for the No.73.
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KNOW YOUR HISTORY
The first competitive match between Wycombe and Bristol Rovers came in November 1982
when the two sides met at Eastville in the First Round Proper of the FA Cup.
Wycombe were leading the Isthmian League at the time, while Rovers,
managed by Bobby Gould, were 4th in the old Third Division. Wycombe put up a spirited performance - losing
by a single goal. Wycombe defender Mark Hill had a golden opportunity to score but stubbed
his shot much to the dismay of the 1,000 plus travelling fans. |
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Chairboy Connections |
Players who have played for both Clubs.
Indicates player profile available
Mark Foran
- Defender who had a short loan spell from Sheffield United at Wycombe 1995 under Alan Smith. Moved to Peterborough United in February 1996 for a £30,000 fee and joined Crewe in December 1997 for £45,000. Transfered to Rovers in the summer of
2000 for £75,000 and made 54 appearances during a two year spell. Moved to Telford United and then Northwich Victoria in the latter part of his career.
Paul Hardyman - Spent three
seasons with Rovers prior to a short spell at Wycombe in 1995/96.
Brian Parkin - Former Rovers 'keeper never hit it off
at Wycombe under Alan Smith or John Gregory. Returned to Rovers as stand in
stickman and coach in 1999 and went on to play for Team Bath at the tail end of his career. Originally an apprentice with Oldham Athletic before time with Crewe, Crystal Palace and then a seven year spell with Rovers, making close to 300 appearances.
Simon Stapleton - 'Stapes' was at Rovers in the 1980's
before a successful spell at Wycombe between 1989 and 1994
Andy Thomson
- Central defender began his pro career with Swindon Town before moving on to Rovers following a spell at Portsmouth. Joined Wycombe on free towards the end of the 2001/2002 but was released during the Tony Adams era.
Andy Rammell - Made his full Football League debut with Barnsley in 1990 after being released by Manchester United. Joined Wycombe in September 2000 for £75,000 from Walsall. Released by Wycombe in March 2003 when he joined Rovers on a free.
Richard Walker - Spent three months on loan at Wycombe from Aston Villa during the early part of the 2001/2 season. Scored four goals in eleven appearances for Wanderers being opting to join Blackpool on a permanent basis in preference to Wycombe. Spent three months on loan to Northampton Town during the 2003/4 season and later that season also appeared on loan for Oxford United. Joined Bristol Rovers on a free in the summer of 2004.
Also: Striker Jason Roberts played for The
Wanderers Youth Team in the mid 1990's before ending up at Rovers via Wolves.
Do you know any more connections? Please e-mail us at clubguide@chairboys.co.uk |
| Chairboys
all-time record against The
Gas |
| DATE |
Comp |
V |
Res |
SCORE |
Att |
| Sat, Nov 20, 1982 |
FAC 1 |
A |
L |
0-1 |
6,420 |
| Sun, Nov 14, 1993 |
FAC 1 |
A |
W |
2-1 |
6,421 |
| Sat, Aug 27, 1994 |
FL2 |
H |
D |
0-0 |
5,895 |
| Sat, Mar 11, 1995 |
FL2 |
A |
L |
0-1 |
5,118 |
| Sat, Nov 18, 1995 |
FL2 |
H |
D |
1-1 |
4,886 |
| Sat, May 4, 1996 |
FL2 |
A |
L |
1-2 |
6,621 |
| Sat,
Dec 21, 1996 |
FL2 |
A |
W |
4-3 |
4,465 |
| Sat,
Mar 8, 1997 |
FL2 |
H |
W |
2-0 |
5,386 |
| Sat,
Oct 18, 1997 |
FL2 |
H |
W |
1-0 |
5,836 |
| Tue,
Feb 24, 1998 |
FL2 |
A |
L |
1-3 |
5,805 |
| Mon,
Aug 31, 1998 |
FL2 |
H |
D |
1-1 |
4,318 |
| Tue,
Mar 23, 1999 |
FL2 |
A |
W |
2-0 |
4,833 |
| Sat,
Nov 6, 1999 |
FL2 |
H |
D |
1-1 |
5,267 |
| Tue,
Mar 7, 2000 |
FL2 |
A |
L |
0-1 |
8,053 |
| Tue,
Sep 12, 2000 |
FL2 |
H |
L |
0-1 |
4,718 |
| Wed,
May 2, 2001 |
FL2 |
A |
W |
2-1 |
8,264 |
| Sat,
Nov 27, 2004 |
FL3 |
H |
W |
1-0 |
4,999 |
| Tue, Nov 30, 2005 |
LDV3 |
A |
L |
0-1 |
3,667 |
| Sat, May 7, 2005 |
FL3 |
A |
L |
0-1 |
7,358 |
| Sat, Dec 31, 2005 |
FL3 |
A |
W |
2-1 |
6,828 |
| Sat, Apr 1, 2006 |
FL3 |
H |
L |
1-3 |
6,355 |
Key:
FAC = FA Cup
FL2= Football League Division Two
FL3= Football League Division Three/'League Two'
LDV= LDV Vans Trophy
Where available click date for match report |
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